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Viral Video Editor (Hook Specialist)
Inkitt · San Francisco · On Site · Active · $80,000–$120,000 / year · Lever
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Inkitt |
| Title | Viral Video Editor (Hook Specialist) |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | CandyJar TV / CandyJar TV |
| Location | San Francisco, CA, United States |
| Work model | On Site |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $80,000–$120,000 / year |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Lever |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-03-13 / 2026-05-29 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-29 / 2026-06-06 |
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| City jobs | Active postings in San Francisco. | Open |
| Department jobs | Active postings in CandyJar TV. | Open |
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| Company | Inkitt |
| Source | beb6cee0-1918-48a8-a9a5-9ddbc85efa4d |
| ATS provider | Lever |
Description
Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 4 weeks and selling directly to consumers through its Galatea app. Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers. Recently raising a Series C and backed by some of the top VC’s such as: Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our recent expansion into CandyJarTV is only the beginning of our journey to becoming the next-gen entertainment powerhouse.
At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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What You’ll Do:
Re-cut Opening Scenes: Take existing vertical drama episodes and creatively remix anything from the first 3 seconds to the first 10 minutes to maximize viewer retention.
Find the "Angle": Identify the core emotional hook of an episode (betrayal, revenge, romance, suspense) and restructure the intro to instantly tease that payoff.
A/B Testing Variations: Create 3 to 5 different opening hooks for the same episode so our team can test what drives the highest story performance.
Apply Social-Native Tactics: Utilize fast-paced cuts, impactful sound design, and text overlays that feel native to platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels.
Pitch Ideas: Act as a creative partner. Tell us why a specific hook will work based on current short-form trends and viewer psychology.
What You’ll Bring:
A Social Media Native: You have a strong portfolio of short-form content (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) and understand the rapid-fire pacing required for mobile viewing.
A Storyteller at Heart: You understand narrative structure enough to take a story out of chronological order and start in media res (in the middle of the action) without confusing the viewer.
Software Proficient: Highly skilled in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or CapCut (desktop), with a strong grasp of sound design and pacing.
An Engagement Expert: You don't just make things look pretty; you edit for metrics. You understand retention graphs and know exactly where viewers typically drop off.
Who We Are Looking For:
Autonomous
Bring solutions instead of problems
Data driven
Quick to action
A high functioning workaholic
Looking for exponential career growth
Have lots of fun building a generational AI x Entertainment company
What We'll Offer:
401k plan, designed to help you save for the future
Health benefits tailored to your needs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Professional coaching for everyone
Team-building events, including our annual Tulum trip
Unlimited access to our Galatea app and CandyJarTV app
Unlimited budget for self-development books
Charity donation of your choice at your one year anniversary
Free lunch in office everyday
Class Pass membership for US based employee and gym access for Berlin employees
Dog friendly offices
Full job record
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| Title | Viral Video Editor (Hook Specialist) |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | San Francisco |
| Department | CandyJar TV |
| Team | CandyJar TV |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Workplace Type | on_site |
| Remote Policy | — |
| Country | United States |
| Region | CA |
| City | San Francisco |
| Salary Raw | USD 80000-120000 per-year-salary |
| Salary Min | 80,000 |
| Salary Max | 120,000 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
| Salary Period | year |
| Source URL | https://jobs.lever.co/inkitt/7af3c5c3-7946-4399-b426-6b71deee0375 |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.lever.co/inkitt/7af3c5c3-7946-4399-b426-6b71deee0375/apply |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-29 07:00:40Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 07:57:08Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 07:57:08Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-29 07:00:40Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-03-13 16:25:25Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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